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FraudScan Score
60%
Fraud Risk
Legitimate User Activity
None
Likely fraudulent, spam, or a new number
40
Valid Number
Yes
Prepaid Number
No
Active Status
Active
Do not Call Status
Not On DNC List
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Threat Detection
Potential SPAM / Scam Caller Please use caution!
User Score
Spam Score
100% Spam Risk
Leaked
Not Leaked
Search Volume
40
Very High
40 Searches
by our users
Nuisance Call Scan
Unwanted Caller
12 Complaints
by our users
VoIP Number
No
Recent Abuse
No
Risk Level
Risky
This number has been reported as spam 12 times, has been searched 40 times, and has garnered 12 comments by our users. These numbers are higher than average, indicating a possible high risk of spam.
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Area Code 888 Trends and Insights
Area code 888, primarily known for toll-free communication, reveals interesting dynamics in demographics and economic trends according to public data sources. This area code caters to a diverse population engaged in various industries, enhancing its economic vibrancy. As a virtual area, it doesn't tie to a specific geographic region, allowing a broad base of corporate and individual usage, reflecting shifting communication patterns and national consumption trends.
Call Complaint Trends
According to FCC complaint metrics, the 888 area code has experienced notable changes in communication patterns over time. Wireless and mobile complaints peaked in 2016, followed by a decline. Wired complaint levels also saw a reduction, especially notable from 2022 to 2023. VOIP complaints peaked in 2019 but diminished to around 200 by 2023. In terms of call types, prerecorded voice complaints hit their highest in 2019 but reduced to about 500 by 2023. Live voice call issues followed a similar descent. Text message complaints briefly soared in 2022 but settled to roughly 140 in 2023. Unwanted call reports only began in 2014, spiking sharply in 2019 with telemarketing concerns reduced significantly post-2015.
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People are Saying:
(888) 472-8236 - May 14th, 2019 9:49pm
A garbled computerized voice stating, "Legal enforcement actions filed a***nst you and SS number has been suspected for fraudulent activities. Contact us before we begin with the legal proceedings a***nst you." They are the ones who are fraudulent and should get fined for this harassment.
(888) 472-8236 - May 14th, 2019 3:55pm
robocall recording saying they will be charging me with fraudulent activity. Who has time for this? I'm beyond sick of this bs...what happened to privacy?
(888) 472-8236 - May 14th, 2019 3:10pm
Claimed to be from Social Security and legal action will be taken if I did not take care of the problem using a robot voice.
(888) 472-8236 - May 14th, 2019 3:37pm
Claimed to be from Social Security and legal action will be taken if I did not take care of the problem using a robot voice.
(888) 472-8236 - May 14th, 2019 4:38pm
Scammers pretending to be from IRS for taxes default and sometimes calling and pretending from social security office for account misused.
(888) 472-8236 - May 14th, 2019 3:07pm
Claimed to be from Social Security and legal action will be taken if I did not take care of the problem.
(888) 472-8236 - May 14th, 2019 3:50pm
a African accent male stated he is from the Social Security Office, and identified himself as Officer Steven Smith
(888) 472-8236 - May 14th, 2019 3:33pm
Robot calling saying legal action will be taken due to illegal activity****ociated with my social security number
(888) 472-8236 - May 14th, 2019 3:54pm
From the Social Security Office , legal action , blah blah blah .
(888) 472-8236 - May 14th, 2019 5:17pm
Left a voice message.
(888) 472-8236 - May 14th, 2019 4:30pm
social security legal action
(888) 472-8236 - May 14th, 2019 2:56pm
Threatening legal action